During his interview on "Panel Magik," where he discussed his latest novel, "Accau, may your death not kill your life," which will be showcased at the 29th edition of the Livres en folie book fair, historian Michel Soukar seized the opportunity to delve into the cyclical violence documented in Haitian history.

"Violence serves as the eminent midwife of history. There exists reactionary violence, whereby individuals employ violence to uphold the country's current state; they employ macoutes, zenglendo, gangs, and foreign armed forces. Additionally, at certain junctures in history, violence emerges as a force seeking transformative change," he expressed. Furthermore, he underscored that "the enduring predicament in our country over the past two to three decades lies in the absence of a truly progressive and enlightened political discourse capable of channeling the aspirations of the populace.